CINNAMOMUM ZEYLANICUM BARK OIL
CINNAMOMUM ZEYLANICUM BARK OIL is identified as a fragrance allergen subject to mandatory label declaration under Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009.
Regulatory status as of 2026-08-28 (per the CosIng database).
About the ingredient
Cummamon Bark Oil Ceylon; Cinnamon Oil Ceylon. Cinnamomum Zeylanicum Bark Oil is the volatile oil expressed from the bark of the Ceylon Cinnamon, Cinnamomum zeylanicum, Lauraceae. It contains cinnamaldehyde (50-60%), eugenol (4-8%), phellandrene
New labelling obligation
CINNAMOMUM ZEYLANICUM BARK OIL is on the extended fragrance-allergen list of Regulation (EU) 2023/1545. Products placed on the market after 31 July 2026 must name it on the label when its concentration exceeds 0.001% (leave-on) or 0.01% (rinse-off).
The full list of new allergens and the deadlines — read the articleFunctions in cosmetics
Frequently asked questions
Is CINNAMOMUM ZEYLANICUM BARK OIL safe in cosmetics?
CINNAMOMUM ZEYLANICUM BARK OIL is one of the 26 EU fragrance allergens whose presence must be declared on the label when its concentration exceeds 0.001% in leave-on products or 0.01% in rinse-off products.
What functions does CINNAMOMUM ZEYLANICUM BARK OIL perform in cosmetics?
According to the European Commission's CosIng database, CINNAMOMUM ZEYLANICUM BARK OIL performs the following functions in cosmetics: FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING, TONIC. Functions are defined in the CosIng glossary and describe the technological role of a substance in the finished product.
Are there Safety Gate alerts concerning CINNAMOMUM ZEYLANICUM BARK OIL?
Our copy of the EU Safety Gate database currently contains no alerts linking CINNAMOMUM ZEYLANICUM BARK OIL to a cosmetic recall. The database is refreshed regularly from the European Commission's official Safety Gate system.